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What Causes Sharp Pain Under Left Rib Cage?
I have sharp pain on left side under my rib cage felt like something like something rolled or floped then got sharp pain stabbing pain right where my rib cage ends taking my breath been trying to pee cant been sick with bronchitis taking steroids for a week cold sweat pain hasnt let up going on ten mins or so
Mon, 3 May 2021
Hi,
It is better to do an ECG (EKG) to rule out cardiac issues. Chest X-ray should be taken to rule out lung issues also. If these are clear then it can be due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux). Taking proton pump inhibitors like Esomeprazole will be helpful.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nishad B. N., General & Family Physician
It is better to do an ECG (EKG) to rule out cardiac issues. Chest X-ray should be taken to rule out lung issues also. If these are clear then it can be due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux). Taking proton pump inhibitors like Esomeprazole will be helpful.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nishad B. N., General & Family Physician
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